FAQ
HOW MUCH?
The parent and child class will be $160 for a four-class block.
The 3 to 5-year-old private intensive, a package of eight classes, is $350.
If you want to pay as you go, it’s $50 a class.
Payable via Venmo, Zelle, Apple Cash, or the real thing.
What DO I Bring?
You’ll need a towel, and if your kiddo is still learning the art of using a potty, bring a swim diaper. I’ll have some just in case, but you know why it’s important to bring your own.
Also, please bring a UV-protective suit or swim shirt instead of sun tan lotion, as it can make your child slippery. The classes are only 15 minutes, so sun protection isn’t typically an issue.
If your child has very fair skin and you need some face protection, please apply it 30 minutes before they start splish-splashing; otherwise, it just comes right off. I don’t recommend goggles because they can become a crutch. They’ll believe that they can’t swim without them, which is really only necessary if swimming laps in highly chlorinated pools.
My three-year-old stays in our pool for hours without them with no problems.
WHAT'S The WATER
AND WHAT'S THE TEMP?
I have a saltwater pool with very minimal chlorine, and to teach children under five,
you must heat your pool to 92 degrees. It helps regulate body temperature and makes it feel very nice and inviting, like getting into a warm bath.
WHAT IF MY CHILD IS HESITANT
OR AFRAID OF THE WATER?
As a father with two kids under five, I know what it’s like to have a child who is afraid
to do something and uses tears, screaming, and limp bodies to try to get out of doing it. Learning to swim, or even getting into a pool and getting wet, can be a huge hurdle.
It’s new, and they might be afraid, but I try to immediately turn the whole situation on its head. By making it their idea to get in the pool and start playing, they feel empowered and crave more moments of achievement, even though they were terrified of attempting them.
Being in the pool is fun and should be the main goal, so sometimes, especially if they’re new to pools, the first couple of classes are just about getting in and becoming comfortable with being in the water, getting your face in the water, blowing bubbles, and jumping up and down in various depths of the pool. The warmth of the water really helps.
We're always more successful when you and your child are free from the pressure of “winning” the lesson. I will never do something to your child without telling them first.
I don’t believe in dunking them in the water unless they do it themselves first.
Getting comfortable in the water is the first goal, and everything else becomes
second nature once I have their trust and they know my pool is fun and a safe place.